Nokta Makro Simplex+ Waterproof Metal Detector

Product Information

As ever with our detector comparison blogs, there is no ‘right’ answer. What works for you, won’t work for everyone and there will be a range of reasons for everyone making their own choices. At Crawfords Metal Detectors hope to help you find the machine that’s right for you. If you’re short on time, skip to the end of the blog now to read the summary, and for those who want to know it all, please take 6-8 minutes to read through our assessment. The control box is simple yet convenient and user-friendly. There are six buttons to turn the device on and off, and tune the settings. The discrimination scale is provided in the upper part, below you can see the Search Modes icons. Next there are VDI target identification numbers, the sensitivity scale is on the right, the depth scale is on the left. Below, there is a battery life indicator. Settings Review You cannot afford a high-end detector but you simply want extreme depth and basic features of a high-end device? So yeah, already due to its well-designed structure Nokta Simplex made a splash before it was even released, and now it takes the market by storm. What are the Most Important Features to Pay Attention To? The first waterproof metal detector on the market offering extreme depth and high-end features at an entry-level price!

SIMPLEX+ is a turn-on & go detector with auto ground balancing! It boasts preset search modes, including a beach mode, in a very easy-to-use, single menu design.

Software Update

The Simplex is once again commendable in its degree of target Id’s, offering 0-99 options for target identification. However, once again the X-TERRA PRO has more to offer here. The new generation of Minelab Equinox models(Equinox 700 and Equinox 900) were released in 2023 and provided a new extended target Id range from -19-99 and this technology seems to have been integrated into the X-TERRA PRO. This is amazing as it provides a level of detail on the target for the user that you wouldn’t see anywhere in this price range. The X-TERRA PRO has 30 discrimination segments, each one of which can be used to omit 4 of the target Id numbers, whereas the Simplex has fewer.

Frequency shift. It is extremely useful when the metal detector starts reacting to radio-interference, or to power line, or to other metal detectors when there are other detectorists on the same location SIMPLEX+ will vibrate upon detection of target! Ideal for the hearing impaired users as well as for detection underwater. One of the most valuable Simplex features is automatic and manual ground balance. If I remember correctly, only Quest detectors have a ground balance feature in the entry-level segment of metal detectors, but it doesn’t work so good. Operating at a good mid range 12 KHz, not much should escape it within reason. Operating at 12 Khz places the Simplex + in a good “all round” frequency for depth and sensitivity. Nokta Makro Simplex Manual I have a useful article on the pros and cons of using non specific wired and wireless metal detecting headphones here. Nokta Makro Simplex + Nokta Simplex

The Minelab XTerra Pro

Minelab offer their 3-year warranty on the X-TERRA PRO, which covers the control box and coil, whereas, Simplex only offer 2 years. We generally find both of these brands to be reliable and hope that you shouldn’t need any repairs within this time, but it’s worth noting. As mentioned, Nokta are always pushing for improvements in their products. The Nokta Makro Simplex + is no different. There have been several software improvements since its launch. The benefits of multi frequency technology is too big for this article but I have another article that explains all about Multi Frequency technology here.

The Vanquish series do win over here however with their pioneering multi frequency technology over the single frequency Simplex +. Nokta Makro Simplex + Final Thoughts Nokta Simplex If you said yes to one of the above, SIMPLEX+ is the sole choice that covers it all. We are proud to offer our first entry level detector, the SIMPLEX+, which makes quality metal detecting available and affordable for all users. More advanced features include 0-99 target ID that helps identify the potential target according to the segments, notch discrimination, plus adjustable ferrous metals volume that allows to ignore ferrous metals altogether if necessary.

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A great way to familiarise yourself with all of the Nokta Makro Simplex + features is to take a look through the user manual. The settings that you can see on the screen include volume, ground balance, ferrous metals volume, discrimination segments, frequency shift, wireless headphones mode, vibration mode, lights, and flashlight. All settings are tuned by pressing the buttons to the right or to the left, or using up and down buttons.

The Nokta SIMPLEX New Generation series boasts all new aesthetics, enhanced technical performance, fully waterproof up to 5 m (16 ft) and all at an impressive reduced weight of 1.2kg (2.6lbs).

Target discrimination settings. You can manually turn off certain discrimination scale segments, to remove signals to certain types of targets on trashy locations. You move along the scale with arrows and turn the segments on and off with the pinpoint button The ability of the Nokta Simplex+ to sniff out targets is in my opinion just unbelievable! It’s main single frequency rival now is the Minelab XTerra Pro. Read my article on the XTerra Pro here! Being launched after the Minelab Equinox range, it is obvious that Nokta did some homework and emulated aspects of the Equinox, at least the user interface on their LCD screen.